PATHWAYS TIMELINE

SPECIAL MESSAGE

The anticipated funding through the Worldwide Church organization was not obtained to purchase the building at 300 East Park Drive. Although disappointed, we know that God is in control and will provide in His timing to His honor and to His glory.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Saturday, October 15, 2011, 8:00 a.m.

Randy & Sandra Cook are invited to Bright Hope Fellowship Men's Breakfast to do a short presentation on the vision of Pathways Tech CCTE.

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09/28/11: Audrey Langenhop and Sandra Cook attended the first seminar entitled Spiritual Formation: Somewhat Like Herding Cats in a planned series of four seminars entitled Strengthening Our Service: A Series for School Administrators offered through Lancaster Bible College.

09/13/11: Meeting with Trainingmasters from Camp Hill to discuss possibility of partnership involving student management system software and student learning device. Attended by Randy and Sandra Cook, Audrey Langenhop and Ernest Corty.

08/03/11: Stuart Anstead and his wife Christie from England made visit with Randy and Sandra Cook, Audrey Langenhop, and Fern Beaven to discuss possibility of future interest as Culinary Arts Instructor for Pathways Tech.

 06/22/11: Randy and Sandra Cook participated in a radio interview with Sylvia Maus from the “Insight” program through Clear Channel Broadcasting.

05/23/11: Pathways Tech CCTE representatives toured the facilities of Bethlehem AVTS. Those attending:  Sandra Cook, Audrey Langenhop, Lorena Daniel, Jerry Jacobs, Tom Markley, Jack Culp, Bob Hornyak and Ernest Corty.

 05/20/11: Meeting was scheduled by Hershey Christian School at their location to discuss possible partnership. Meeting was attended by six Board Members and Administrators from Hershey Christian School and by the following representatives from Pathways Tech CCTE:  Randy and Sandra Cook, Audrey Langenhop, Ernest Corty, Tracey Hanwell, and Jack Culp.

 05/19/11: Classmate/Classlink demonstration was presented to workday group by Kathy Warke Ritch and colleagues.

05/13-14/11: CHAP Convention 2011 attended by Randy and Sandra Cook, Audrey Langenhop, Dwayne, Lorena, Khane, and Ravenna Daniel, Fern Beaven, Bryan Sellers, Bradley Bixler, Jack Culp, Robert Hornyak, Doreen Strayer, Robin Martin, Tracey Hanwell, and Ernest Corty.

 05/04/11: Workday group participated in Alpha Omega Switched Online Webinar.

 05/04/11: Sandra Cook and Ernest Corty attended the FCA Meeting at WIFT.

 05/02/11: Volunteer workers met together at the home of Randy and Sandra Cook to work on various Pathways Tech projects to prepare for the opening of the school.

 04/25/11: Bradley Bixler and Nadralee Ramocan-Bixler met with Randy & Sandra Cook to discuss interest as potential future academic instructors with Pathways Tech CCTE.

 04/22/11: Dinner meeting with Benite Jeune, President of Changing Lives Ministries in Haiti, to discuss future partnership opportunities and possibilties.

04/12/11: Central Pennsylvania Pastor and Leadership Summit attended by Audrey Langenhop and Sandra Cook.

03/28/11: Tracey Hanwell was unanimously approved as an Advisory Board Member by the Executive Board Members and the Advisory Board Members during the scheduled Executive Board Meeting of Pathways Tech CCTE. Tracey will function in the advisory position as liaison to the homeschool community.

03/28/11: Pathways Tech Board and Information Meeting was held at 300 East Park Drive. This Building is currently in negotiation for purchase by a supporting worldwide Christian organization for partial use by Pathways Tech to begin programs in the Fall of 2011, while waiting for a “bigger building” to be purchased and renovated for future occupation.

03/26/11: Lorena and Ravenna Daniel represented Pathways Tech at a homeschoolers’ Curriculum Fair.

03/08/11: SevenStar Webinar. Introductory information webinar was held to establish the online academics program. Participants: Allan Swift (In Florida), Audrey Langenhop, Lorena Daniel, Tracey Hanwell, and Sandra Cook.

03/03/11: PDE (Pennsylvania Department of Education) In-Service for Nonpublic Schools attended by Sandra Cook and Audrey Langenhop. Preparation for Pathways Tech CCTE registration with PDE.

02/21/11: Pathways Tech Board approved revised Bylaws, as recommended at previous board meeting by Board Member Thomas Markley. New Bylaws were drafted by Sandra Cook and presented for review to all Board Members one week before set Board Meeting for vote. Permanent Executive Directors were established as Randy & Sandra Cook with other current Board Members becoming Advisory Board Members. New Bylaws were unanimously approved by current Board Members (Sandra Cook abstained from vote).

02/21/11: Resignations were submitted and received prior to the scheduled 02/21/11 Board Meeting by the following current Board Members of Pathways Tech CCTE: Thomas Bowman, Scott Heiland, and Shari Lopez.

02/17/11: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Administrators) first meeting was held at WITF and Sandra Cook was invited to participate with other Christian School Administrators.

02/05/11: CEO2011 (Christian Education Options) was held at Harrisburg Mall. Once again Pathways Tech participated. Attending and representing the school:  Ravenna & Khane Daniel (registered as students), Audrey Langenhop, Robin Martin, Nathan Weaver, Lorena & Dwayne Daniel, and Sandra & Randy Cook.

01/27-28/11: ACSI Administrator & Board Conference held in Lancaster at Willow Valley Doubletree Inn attended by Sandra Cook & Thomas Markley representing Pathways Tech.

01/04/11:  Pathways Tech received a certificate from Renewanation as being accepted as an affiliate.

12/19/08: A meeting was held with the owner of two buildings in Harrisburg. The larger building valued by the owner at $3,329,000 was offered for sale to Pathways Tech CCTE for $2,000,000. Current negotiated leases would provide income to help pay for the annual mortgage. A $50,000 deposit would be required to be make within three months to hold the building; a variance with the city of Harrisburg would also need to be obtained to comply with zoning. With $15,000 already raised, as $35,000 challenge was initiated.   

12/06/08: Jackie Miller, owner of Home School Junction in Mount Joy, PA, recently closed her business and donated most of the store fixtures, furniture, and equipment to Pathways Tech CCTE. Thank you to the Miller family for their generosity to the school and for their shared vision for this ministry.

11/25/08: Ten Certificates of Completion were presented to individuals who completed all the requirements for the scheduled teacher training sessions held during November.

11/25/08: A special Board Meeting was scheduled and the Board voted to proceed regarding the purchase of the buildings in Harrisburg.

11/20/08: Several Board Members and others interested in the ministry met in Harrisburg for a tour of the buildings. The Board will be scheduling a special meeting to vote on proceeding with the purchase of the buildings.

11/19/08: Steve Nolt from Christian Radio Station 94.5 fm, WDAC, conducted a 20-minute interview about Pathways Tech CCTE to be aired Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. The News Director will also be creating news clips to be aired throughout the day announcing the school.

11/11/08: Tour was taken of two buildings in Harrisburg. A follow-up tour is planned for all Board Members for Thursday, November 20, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. The owner of the building is a Christian who is willing to work with us. We are waiting on the Lord for direction and provision.

11/09/08:  Pastor Alfred D. Sloan invited Randy and Sandra Cook to share the vision of Pathways Tech CCTE during the morning worship service at Real Life Ministries International in Harrisburg, PA.

11/04/08: Training sessions for those interested in teaching or assisting in teaching positions at Pathways Tech CCTE were scheduled and held on each Tuesday evening in November from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Praise the Lord that fourteen attended these sessions. Don Smith, former administrator in the public school system and currently in administration with Safe Schools visited these sessions and offered to assist with training in the upcoming January, 2009, sessions.

10/31/08: Pathways Tech CCTE entered into partnership with SevenStar Academy to offer Biblically integrated online academics to students.

09/15/08: Maria Shaver was approved to the Pathways Tech CCTE Board, and with her background education and experience in accounting, was elected as Treasurer of the Board.

08/30/08: Participated as a vendor in HAHA (Harrisburg Area Homeschool Association) at Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill, PA.

08/17/08: Pastor Dave Landis invited Sandra Cook to speak at Word of Grace on North Progress Avenue during the Sunday morning worship service. Many attending from the congregation expressed interest in becoming part of the school vision!

07/30/08: Met with Pastor Blayer in Millersburg, PA to share vision. He will bring the school before his congregation.

07/19/08: Pathways Tech CCTE participated in Harrisburg Invasion from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Marshall Elementary School in Harrisburg, PA. Visit their website at www.hbginvasion.com.

06/30/08: Six Board members and several others interested in Pathways Tech CCTE met to tour a building at 7201 Allentown Boulevard. The building is 44,000 sq. ft. with 40,000 sq. ft. of industrial area suitable for vocational shops. The cost of the building is $1,780,000. The building is zoned "Commercial Housing" and we would need a "use variance" approved by West Hanover Township.  We met with the Zoning Administrator on 7/02/08 to discuss the steps for applying for the variance. The owner of the building will take $25,000 as a deposit to hold the building if we decide to proceed to obtain the variance. The variance needs the approval of the owner for us to proceed. So at this time we are waiting on the Lord for direction through provision and wisdom to proceed.

05/14/08: Pathways Tech CCTE received various office furniture as a donation from a member of Victory Lighthouse Church to be designated for the Automotive Collision and Repair Program.

05/09&10/08: Pathways Tech CCTE participated as a Vendor at CHAP (Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania). This was held at the Pennsylvania State Farmshow Building. One of the highlights was the opportunity to pray with a student who in tears urged us to bring this school to her area!

05/01/08: Pathways Tech CCTE received an "open air cooler" (4' wide x 6' high) that is less than 4 years old as a donation from Robin and Bill Marutiak to our School Store!

05/01/08: Pathways Tech CCTE received Letter 1045 dated April 28, 2008, from the IRS stating: "We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code."  The effective date of exemption is April 16, 2007 (retroactive to the date of our Incorporation). Praise the Lord!!  With the guidance of the Lord, and without the assistance of an attorney, we were able to obtain our 501(c)(3) approval in less than 4 months--it was received by the IRS on December 31, 2007 and approved April 28, 2008!   Also, there were no corrections to be made or additional information required!  We were told by many others that it takes at least 18 months or longer with an attorney and normally requires corrections and additional information along the way. WE SERVE AN AWESOME GOD!!

04/25/08: A Dinner Meeting presenting the full vision of Pathways Tech CCTE was held at the Millersburg Assembly of God Church at 6:30 p.m. There are two more individuals interested in teaching positions in Masonry and HVAC!

03/30/08: Fellowship Pot-Luck Dinner and Pathways Tech CCTE Information Meeting to follow the dinner at the Manada Gap Family Center beginning at 6:00 p.m.

03/20&21/08: Pathways Tech CCTE was invited to be an Exhibitor at the Pennsylvania-Delaware Youth Convention 2008 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania!  Through a survey of 242 students at the Convention, 192 (80%) said that they would attend a Christian vocational career high school if one would open in their area!

03/17/08: Tom Bowman and Robin Marutiak were approved as Board Members of Pathways Tech CCTE.

03/09/08: Sandra Cook and Fred Geesaman will be doing a short presentation on Pathways Tech CCTE during the morning worship session at the Millersburg Assembly of God Church. Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m.

02/29/08: The "Leap of Faith" Dinner Meeting was held at Manada Gap Family Center. In spite of the snowy weather, over 50 people attended and sponsorship of this ministry is beginning to grow. Praise the Lord!

02/28/08: Pathways Tech Board was contacted by and visited Micro Facture in Mountville, PA. The owners, Sandy and Baron Abel, have blessed this ministry by offering to donate various machine shop equipment and furnishings to Pathways Tech CCTE.

01/24/08 & 01/25/08: Pastor Ronald Briggs and Sandra Cook attended the ACSI Conference in Lancaster.

01/17/08: Doreen Strayer accepted the position of Secretary of the Pathways Tech CCTE Board.

01/17/08: Pastor Ronald Briggs accepted the position of Vice-President of the Pathways Tech CCTE Board.

01/05/08: Two (2) lateral file cabinets, four (4) whiteboards, and sixteen (16) computer desks, and one (1) computer system were purchased at auction at Robert Brown Charter School.

01/02/08:  Federal 501(c)(3) was completed and mailed.

12/07: Three (3) Copiers were purchased from State College School District.

12/07: Through Proxy vote Bylaws were approved by the Board and posted to the website.

12/07: Through Proxy vote (due to cancellation of 12/17/07 meeting) Board decided not to pursue the building in York Haven due to the distance for instructors and potential students.

11/07: BUILDING UPDATE(S): The Board recently investigated the possibility that was presented to us for obtaining a Church building to be used as a school facility. However, there were too many renovations that would need to be done and the location with its particular zoning rules and availability of necessary utilities did not support the possibility of a school in that facility, so the Board voted to NOT pursue that building. The Board is currently visiting and pursuing the possibility of purchasing a building in York Haven, Pennsylvania.

10/07: Mr. Randy Snyder was interviewed and recommended for the Outdoor Power Equipment/Small Engine Repair Instructor position with Pathways.  The Executive Board approved that Mr. Snyder could be offered this position upon the opening of the school.  Mr. Snyder was also approved as a Board Member.

10/07: Cosmetology equipment and office furniture was purchased at a State auction. Pathways was able to obtain six (6) styling stations, block-glass wall separators, a manicure table, a reception podium, a display stand, a television with VCR, several teacher/office desks, and chairs.

10/07 to 11/07: A Board for Pathways Tech CCTE has been organized and officers were elected. Currently there are seven (7) Board Members. The adopted bylaws allow eleven (11) total Board Members. 

5/11-12/07: We have been accepted to be a vendor at the 2007 CHAP Conference to be held Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, at the Pennsylvania State Farm Show. CHAP (The Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania).

4/16/07: Articles of Incorporation for Pathways Tech CCTE as a non-profit, non-stock business entity were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and approved by said Department on the 16th day of April, 2007.

3/18/07: Mr. Rick Aurand was interviewed and recommended for the Missionary Aviation Instructor position with Pathways.  The Executive Board approved that Mr. Aurand could be offered this position upon the opening of the school. Mr. Aurand also volunteered services to help with technology setup and advisement.

3/07: We received our FIRST Student Application from a young lady who has registered for the Cosmetology Program!

2/11/07: Mrs. Doreen Strayer was interviewed and recommended for the Cosmetology Instructor position with Pathways.  The Executive Board approved that Mrs. Strayer could be offered this position upon the opening of the school.  

2/07: Pathways Tech CCTE was accepted into membership with ACSI for the 2006-2007 school year.

12/06:  Sandra Cook acknowledged and accepted the vision and call of God to establish Christian Vocational High Schools, beginning with a model school to be established in Harrisburg, PA.  Corbyn Bartels, Sandra’s daughter, joined with her in support to begin steps to officially begin the school.